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Solution To Vaginal Itching by pamcode(m): 7:37am On Oct 22, 2014 |
............. ...VAGINAL ITCHING........ ........ Vaginal itching, or vulvar itching, is a tingling or uncomfortable irritation of the vaginal skin and the surrounding area (vulva). If you have this condition, you may want to know some of its common * CAUSES , including: Chemical Irritants. Products with various chemical elements such as detergents,femi nine sprays, fabric softeners, ointments, douches, creams, and contraceptive foams or jellies that can cause itching and discomfort. * ....Vaginal Yeast Infection. * It involves a discharge that is white and curd-like. It can be the effects brought on by antibiotics, pregnancy, menstruation, condom use, birth control pills, sexual intercourse, diabetes, and a weakened immune system. * Vaginitis. This is a common occurrence in preadolescence, but older women can catch it as well. It involves inflammation, discharge, itching, and odor that are effects of other infections, including sexually transmitted diseases. Menopause. This period in a woman's life causes estrogen drop that results in vaginal wall thinning and less lubrication, which may trigger vaginal itching. Stress. This may increase vaginal itching and make you more prone to infections. Other possible causes of vaginal itching, though these are less common, include: Pinworms.They can cause parasitic infection that triggers vaginal itching. The condition often affects children. * Skin Conditions. There are skin conditions that affect the vulvar skin, some of which may even be pre cancerous. Ask your doctor about your skin condition as early as possible to detect potential problems. * Symptom: A Tell-Tale Sign Vaginal itching can be the result of various environmental factors. It can also come from something as simple as trapped bacteria under too many layers of clothing. Warmth and moisture make the perfect environment for incubating infections. Vaginal itching can be a manifestation of a variety of infections, .....such as.... bacterial vaginitis, vaginal yeast infection, and trichomoniasis. The itching can also signal an allergy in soap, deodorant or dye chemicals, or may simply be a sign of thinning vaginal tissues in women approaching menopause. * Symptom Relief WAYS TO RELIEF VAGINA ITCHING There are ways to relieve yourself of vaginal itching with simple and logical approaches, including: Get a Sitz Bath. A sitz bath or hip bath is a type of bath in which only the hips and buttocks are soaked. Several forms of vaginitis respond well to simple home remedy of water and saline solution. You can do this by dissolving a half-cup table salt in a shallow tub of warm water. When you are in the tub, insert your finger into your vagina to let the solution in. Remove your finger afterwards and relax for 10 to 15 minutes. Do this for two to three consecutive nights. Abstain for the Duration. Do not engage in sexual activities, especially intercourse, until the itching clears up. If the itchiness was transmitted by your partner, you should really avoid re- exposing yourself to trouble. You may show love in other ways. Be creative. Consider Using Condoms. Condoms can protect you from unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Try getting used to condoms to be on the safe side. However, if a bout of vaginal itching seems to follow condom use, you may be allergic to the condom's latex rubber, powder coating, or lubricant. If this happens, stop using condoms and resort to other preventive measures instead. * Bag the Douche and Powder. Douching does not help relieve vaginal itching, and it may actually be dangerous. Douching may drive infectious particles up through the cervix and cause pelvic inflammatory disease. The use of cornstarch and talcum powder is questionable as well. Tiny particles may collect near the ovaries over time, which may increase the risk of ovarian cancer. ***Consult Your Doctor*** When to consult your doctor? If the itching persists for more than three days and does not respond to home remedies or is getting progressively worse, you may need to consult your doctor about the nature of your infection. Depending on the type of infection, your doctor will recommend the proper approach or treatment. Also, if you cannot pinpoint the cause of your itching, you may want to ask your doctor, just to be on the safe side. Get Help for Menopause Symptoms. * If you are approaching menopause, ask your doctor regarding changes that you may experience in the vaginal region. Ask him or her about treatments for itching caused by changes due to the impending menopause. Hormone replacement therapy is an alternative, but ask about prescription hormonal creams for the vagina as well. * Treatment or Prevention for Yeast Infections Though vaginal yeast infections are quite common, frustrating, and burdensome, these infections respond well to treatment. There are also preventive measures to counter such occurrences https://m./353656594787796?view=permalink&id=397767667043355&refid=48 1 Like |
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